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Hickory, NC 28601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Community Ridge Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Community Ridge Day Care Center
Community Ridge Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 322-1632 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Community Ridge Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $183 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Community Ridge Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1855045
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 6 visits
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
- Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Community Ridge Day Care Center
Is Community Ridge Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Community Ridge Day Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Community Ridge Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Community Ridge Day Care Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Community Ridge Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Community Ridge Day Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 322-1632 to confirm.
How much does Community Ridge Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 322-1632 to ask.
What is Community Ridge Day Care Center's phone number?
(828) 322-1632.
Where is Community Ridge Day Care Center?
243 7th Avenue SW, Hickory, NC 28602. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Home Society, 0.5 miles away.